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Recycle a plastic tobbogan into a mobile survival tool

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01/12/2019

A plastic kids’ toboggan has many uses in wilderness and survival situations. And they’re easy to find and cheap. Here’s why you might consider one as a piece of survival equipment.

Video review: LifeStraw Portable Water Filter

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01/05/2019

Ounces count in backpacking, and shaving water weight is one option. The LifeStraw Portable Water Filter can really help. It’s lightweight, compact and works really well.

Fenix rechargeable headlamp, headlamp, best headlamp, lights for deer hunters

Review: Fenix rechargeable headlamp should be in your gear

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12/31/2018

I love headlamps, and think one should be in everyone’s emergency gear. This Fenix rechargeable headlamp deserves consideration for your emergency gear and/or Bug Out Bag.

The Ridge Runner paracord sling fits well on my 7 mm Magnum Remington 700. The sling is interchangeable with many of firearms. (Pantenburg photos)

Before you buy a gun | Here are some things to think about

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12/28/2018

Few things require more fore-thought than buying a firearm. But more important than the style, caliber, action and size is the reason for buying a gun. Do you really need one? You might be surprised.

solar lamp, make solar lamp, best solar lamp

Holiday gift ideas: Make an effective, functional solar lamp for under $7

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12/15/2018

Emergency lighting: The holiday season is fast approaching, and here’s an inexpensive, recycled gift for those preppers – and non-preppers – on the list.

Video: Make your own solar powered emergency interior lights

12/12/2018

Have some of those solar-powered outdoor garden lights on the path outside? Here’s how to adapt them to an interior emergency lighting setting.

Bark River Bravo 2 review | Perfect do-it-all, sized-right knife for the wilderness?

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12/09/2018

I need a knife that is sized- right for camp chores, cleaning deer and fish, and is also large enough to provide personal protection. After a year of use, the Bravo 2 has proved itself.

Moraine Lake in Central Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness

Leave a note and save your life!

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12/04/2018

If nobody knows where to look, you could wait a long time to be rescued! An detailed note about your outing can solve that problem.

For Wilderness and Urban Safety: Attach a whistle to your child

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12/01/2018

You can only yell for help as long as your voice lasts. Here’s why you need to carry a whistle.

This Civil War replica and WWII canteen cup are very useful survival kit items.

Tin cup: Useful addition to emergency kit

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11/05/2018

Some of the best items for survival kits are common, easily-found products. One of those is a large metal cup. A tin cup can be used for many things.